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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $38,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $35,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series
TrimLimitedtSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $62,000
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $57,720
Performance Package 1,195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244  
Universal garage door opener 110 110  
Executive Package     4,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
LED headlights     1,900
Performance Package 1,060    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157  
Universal garage door opener 72 72  
Executive Package     3,915
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
LED headlights     1,730
Options (change) 1,549 354 6,750
Options (change) 1,289 229 6,145
Destination 860 860 995
Total Price $30,854 $34,709 $69,745
Total Invoice $29,144 $32,779 $64,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,815
Model Year201820182015
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series
TrimLimitedtSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine205hp H4205hp H4425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,854$34,709$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-175-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,854$34,534$63,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0
Total Invoice$29,144$32,779$64,860
Adjustments for Features0-165-5,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,144$32,614$58,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182015
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series
TrimLimitedtSM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,925$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-5,901

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelBRZ3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.6 in
Length166.7 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height50.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested145076%

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